5 secrets only cybersecurity pros and hackers know

Some safety steps are common sense. I don’t need to remind you to install that latest update on your computer, do I?

Others are less clear. Do you lock your computer every time you wake up? Unless you live alone, you should. Here’s the easiest way to do it if you’re lazy,

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On your phone, you’d probably never guess that leaving your Bluetooth connected 24/7 is a mistake. Here’s why — and what to do if you just can’t live without your AirPods.

I’ve got you covered with more secrets only techies know how to keep you safe and secure.

1. See if someone is secretly getting a copy of your email

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i always get my phone national radio show From people worried that someone is watching everything they do.

One of the first steps I recommend is: Make sure your inbox is closed. If you notice or suspect a generic login, here are the steps.

• Log in to your email, then go to your Account or Security settings.
• You will get an option that allows you to view your recent login activity or login history. It will be labeled “Recent Activity,” “Security,” or “Login History.”
• Pro Tip: Use Gmail? Click the Details link next to Last Account Activity at the bottom of any Gmail page.
• Review the list of recent logins. See anything you or a device that isn’t yours? You may also see a strange spot.

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If you see an unknown location or a device that isn’t yours, act fast. Change your password, make sure two-factor authentication is on, and Log out of your account on all devices,

2. Make Sure Your Printer Isn’t Hacked

Like your computer, your printer is a goldmine for hackers. Why? Printers often store copies of docs that have been printed. Any cyber criminal can obtain copies of sensitive information such as your financial records.

Here are three signs that your printer has been hacked:

1. Your printer starts printing a blank page or set of characters.
2. You notice print jobs that you did not start.
3. Your printer’s settings have changed — and it wasn’t you.

what should you do?

• Unplug the printer. Press and hold its reset button, usually on the back or bottom of the printer.
• While holding down the reset button, plug the printer back in and turn it on. In about 20 seconds, the lights will flash to indicate that it’s done.

Running out of ink in mid-print is the worst. Use these secrets to save on ink costs,

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3. Your iPhone Has a Hidden Location Tracker

I suggest you look through location settings on your phone. This will go a long way in turning off a lot of GPS tracking. But you can’t stop there.

When you get in the car for Saturday morning errands why does your phone tell you how long it will take to get to the office or what your ETA is to the grocery store? It is part of the important places.

Apple says the feature exists so your phone can learn the locations that matter to you and provide personalized services like traffic routing and improved photo storage.

Here’s how to access it – and turn it off.

• open your iphone Adjustmentthen tap Privacy & Security,
• choose location services,
• Scroll down and tap system services,
• scroll to see important place and tap on it.

If you don’t want your iPhone to keep track of your location, slide the toggle next to Important Places Left To disable the setting.

Want to delete this list of important places? follow the steps here,

4. If you lose your phone, you can erase it

Having your phone in someone else’s hands is very scary. Imagine a stranger peering through your photos, videos, apps, conversations and browser tabs.

So what if you have lost your phone? You can take a step to protect your information, even if you never get that phone back.

To remotely erase your iPhone:

• open iCloud.com/find and go to find iphone Speciality
• Select your lost phone, then select erase iphone,

To remotely erase your Android phone:

• go for android.com/find and sign in to your Google Account. Select your lost phone, and you’ll get its location.
• When prompted, select Enable Lock & Erase,
• choose erase device To erase its data.

Check out my guide here for more methods on locating, backing up, or erasing your phoneI,

5. Apps Desperate for You to Share Juicy Details

Social media companies are desperate to get hold of your contacts’ birthdays, pictures, full names, email addresses and more. They tell you it’s a useful tool for finding your friends, but it’s not yours to give away your friends’ information. It is up to them to decide where to share.

Companies create so-called shadow profiles from your address book. They can learn a lot from people you know, even if they aren’t using those platforms. Secret stuff.

How can you make a difference? Don’t give the app access to your phone’s contacts. Review which apps have access and turn it off. And always pay attention and stop sharing without notice Real you gain.

Even your phone number has fallen into the wrong hands.